Crown Prince Eludes Dutch Is in Germany
Paris and Washington report Frederick William Hohenzollern, the former crown prince, fled from Holland into Germany after the armistice. Dutch internment on Wieringen island preceded his escape, prompting concerns in peace talks about German military plots and possible revolts against the Entente.
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Germany
Paris
Frederick William Hohenzollern
Holland
Wieringen
Zuyder Zee
Washington
Associated Press
Pfpatch
Netherlands
Associated Powers
Bryan Says Wilson Made Mistake on Prohibition Repeal
In Washington on June 26 William J Bryan told a large audience that President Wilson erred in recommending repeal of the wartime prohibition act as it relates to beer and wines. He argued Wilson would have acted differently if closer to U S conditions and read Wilson’s Europe departure remarks about being in touch with affairs here and at home.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Wilson
Bryan
Europe
Willard Brown Dismissed From Lawrence Post Office
Willard Brown, a Lawrence Post Office veteran of thirty years, is dismissed after months of investigation. He faces charges of false statements and falsifying records and influencing others, with no political motive alleged. Brown’s removal follows years of internal complaints and official inquiry by trusted postal officials.
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Willard Brown
Lawrence
Brown
Toawrence
Lawrence Woman Named Topeka Health Leader
At the State Board of Health annual meeting Dr. Florence Sherbon of Lawrence was chosen head of the child hygiene division of the state health department succeeding Dr. Lydia F. E. Devilbiss who resigned June 1 to engage in child hygiene and canal work in the east. Dr. Sherbon has long served as an instructor at the University of Kansas.
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Lawrence
Topeka
State Board of Health
Florence Sherbon
State Health Department
Lydia FE. Devilbiss
Sherbon
University of Kansas
Elks Drive for Salvation Army Quota Grows in Lawrence
Douglas County quota rises as Baldwin overshoots its share by 45 dollars of 200. Captain Storey plans to double Baldwin’s contribution, despite local hostility to fraternal groups. A Tuesday meeting of Lawrence captains will review progress, with two teams reporting 350 of 650 collected toward the Doughnut Fund. Dr. Young calls the drive across, urging farmers and Lawrence merchants to meet the 3,750 goal.
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Baldwin
Salvation Army
Elks
The
Baker
A. Stovey
Charrg
W. A. Young
Captain Storey
Storey
Dr. Young
Red Cross
Rence City
the Trive
Lawrence
Elka
Elke
Army
Campaign to rid York City of danger begins
The week starting today will be observed as a citywide drive in York City to curb any Vy APS danger. Local officials urge residents to cooperate with safety campaigns and report suspicious activity to authorities.
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York City
Harvest Hand Drops Dead in Wheat Field
In Douglas County near Lecompton, William Moore aged 67 collapsed and died while working in heat on a wheat field. He came from Des Moines and, with neighbor Lindsay, had worked two hours after supper. Reported horse deaths in hot fields include a binder horse on the Hosford farm and others in High Prairie and near Eudora.
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Howard Brass
Lecompton
William Moore
Douglas County
Des Moines
Iowa
Ray
Lindsay
Moore
Lindsey
Lecompton Yestern
Hosford
High Prairie
Eudora
Lodge Urges Frieze Completion at Capitol Rotunda
Washington June 26 Senator Lodge Republican leader introduces a joint resolution authorizing the library committee to select a design and employ artists to restore and complete the historic frieze in the capitol rotunda. Estimated cost for completion May run to 20000 dollars according to Lodge. Also news notes the 805th and 806th regiments of pioneer infantry arriving in New York to welcome Kansas Negroes and a Missouri reform school case involving Theodore Brodie held by Booneville police.
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Washington
Capitol
Senator Lodge
Senate
Joint Committee On the Library
Lodge
New York
Pioneer Infantry
W. ©. Brown
Negro Patriotic Societies
Douglis County
United States
Missouri
Booneville
Theodore Brodie
Pichad
Logan
Brodie
Harvest Here Half Finished Is Report
Douglas County farmers report wheat harvest about half complete with 73 762 acres sown and potential yield near a million and two and a half bushels. Acreage up 20 000 from last year with chinch bugs appearing in some areas and corn soon to follow.
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Douglas County
Ernest Ptacek
IT. W. W
Ptacek
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Tornado Fatal to Child Near Empress Alberta
A tornado near Empress Alberta caused one child’s death and injuries to several people as buildings were demolished. A railway car carrying an entire family was blown to a coulee and crushed. a five year old child died while other family members were injured.
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Calgary
Alberta
Empress
Medicine Hat
Coulee
New tax ruling threatens rural high school funding
The state tax commission says the 4 mill levy must fund maintenance and sinking fund, likely reducing next year’s levy to 3 mills. Rural high schools in Douglas and surrounding counties could lose about $1,700, endangering budgets and salaries.
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Douglas
State Tax Commission
O. J. Lane
County Superintendent of Public Instruction
Eudera
Santa Fe Railroad
Rudora Rural High School
Vinland Rural High School
Santa Fe
Supreme Court
Lane
Harvest Hands Sought as Pratt Ponders Vagrancy Law
A Pratt sheriff and Chief James Monroe discuss forcing harvest labor, threatening vagrancy arrests to compel work on Lawrence Street, amid farmers needing wheat harvested. The exchange signals pressure on idle young men while noting political context and sports and academic mentions faded in.
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Pratt
James Monroe
Lawrence
Washington
Huns May Agree on Peace. Berlin Mail Signals Signals Delay
Paris dispatch says German emissaries likely to sign if terms agreed with peace conference. Berlin unrest grows as streets flare and Hamburg bears the brunt. Gen. von Hindenberg warns Germans may push for reconquest of eastern front while preferring honorable defeat to a dishonorable peace.
Lawrence Chamber Campaign Yields 75 New Members
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce reports adding 75 members in two days as the first result of a hustling campaign. Officials plan to raise the total to 100 and train Mr. Bowers as assistant in reorganization. A committee including Prof. George C. Schaad and local real estate men will study the next steps at the next meeting.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Bowers
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
F. H. Church
George C. Schaad
University
Lawrence Rea
Vee
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